Greenstaff Medical Ltd., originally incorporated in Bristol, U.K. in 2003, has made significant inroads into the Canadian healthcare market. The company registered in Canada in 2021 and secured its first contract with Alberta Health Services (AHS) for $2.5 million in 2022. With subsidiaries in the U.S., Canada, Australia, China, and Japan, Greenstaff Medical Ltd. exemplifies the growing international influence within Canadian healthcare staffing.
Debra Ivongbe, a registered nurse, is listed as a managing partner at Greenstaff Medical Ltd. on LinkedIn. Her professional profile highlights her strategic role in managing operations within the organization. Meanwhile, Unity Ivongbe appears as the director of operations and a co-founder of Goodwill Staffing & Recruitment. According to his LinkedIn bio, "Her strategic leadership has helped take Goodwill from zero to a known leader in healthcare staffing."
Goodwill Staffing & Recruitment offers a unique service on its website, allowing individuals to list properties for rent to traveling nurses. This initiative complements the operational goals of organizations like Greenstaff Medical Ltd., which continues to expand its footprint internationally.
In terms of financial allocations, AHS reported a spending of $150 million for the fiscal year 2023/24, a reduction of $4.6 million from earlier estimates. For the first ten months of the 2024/25 fiscal year, AHS has spent $67 million. These figures are part of an overall adjustment, with the total budgeted amount for 2024/25 being revised to $88 million from the initially projected $95 million.
CNS Medical and Nurse Relief remain the top recipients of AHS contracts for both 2023/24 and 2024/25. CNS Medical received $32.9 million between 2020 and 2023, with additional contracts amounting to $43.3 million in 2023/24 and $15.5 million in 2024/25. Nurse Relief was awarded $17.6 million from 2020 to 2023.
Greenstaff Medical Ltd. has also seen substantial growth in its AHS contracts, securing $11.8 million in 2023/24 and $5.6 million in 2024/25. These numbers reflect the competitive landscape within healthcare staffing and underscore the role of international firms in supporting Canadian healthcare services.
AHS's strategic partnerships with companies like Greenstaff Medical Ltd., CNS Medical, and Nurse Relief highlight an increasing reliance on external firms to meet healthcare staffing demands. This approach aligns with broader trends in global healthcare where flexibility and resource availability are crucial.
